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[Yvonne G]

I went in for my yearly colonoscopy today (my dad and his mom both died because of colon cancer) and had 'several' polyps removed. Then came home and ate the refrigerator!!

To prepare for the procedure I ate light on Sunday. . . no, Adam, I didn't eat a light, I barely ate anything. Then Monday I didn't eat anything. Monday night I emptied a pouch full of the most awful tasting stuff in the world into 16oz. of water and held my nose and drank it down. This a.m. I got up early and emptied two pouches of the second most awful tasting stuff in the world into 16 oz. of water and couldn't force it down in one sitting, but was able to get it down in 30 minutes.

All I saw on TV and on my internet viewing was FOOD COMMERCIALS! FOOD HERE, FOOD THERE, EVERYWHERE FOOD!!! I came to the realization I don't eat to maintain life, I eat because I like FOOD!!!

After the procedure, while I was waiting for my daughter to come pick me up I drank two cups of apple juice. Best juice I ever tasted!

And after I got home when I was finished eating the fridge I opened the box of Girl Scout Adventureful cookies my daughter bought me a few days ago. I'm not a chocolate cookie fan, so at the time wasn't too interested in trying them. But let me tell you what, those are some pretty darned good cookies. It's a hard chocolate cookie, sort of like one wafer off a Oreo cookie, dipped in lots of chocolate and a thumbprint of caramel on top. You gotta' try this cookie!!

So now, after taking care of evening chores, eating too much and drinking two 16 oz. bottles of iced tea/lemonaid I'm ready to test the batteries in the clicker (tv remote). Cat's on my lap, Misty's on the floor beside my recliner and all's well with the world!

 

[MenagerieGrl]

I went in for my yearly colonoscopy today (my dad and his mom both died because of colon cancer) and had 'several' polyps removed. Then came home and ate the refrigerator!!

To prepare for the procedure I ate light on Sunday. . . no, Adam, I didn't eat a light, I barely ate anything. Then Monday I didn't eat anything. Monday night I emptied a pouch full of the most awful tasting stuff in the world into 16oz. of water and held my nose and drank it down. This a.m. I got up early and emptied two pouches of the second most awful tasting stuff in the world into 16 oz. of water and couldn't force it down in one sitting, but was able to get it down in 30 minutes.

All I saw on TV and on my internet viewing was FOOD COMMERCIALS! FOOD HERE, FOOD THERE, EVERYWHERE FOOD!!! I came to the realization I don't eat to maintain life, I eat because I like FOOD!!!

After the procedure, while I was waiting for my daughter to come pick me up I drank two cups of apple juice. Best juice I ever tasted!

And after I got home when I was finished eating the fridge I opened the box of Girl Scout Adventureful cookies my daughter bought me a few days ago. I'm not a chocolate cookie fan, so at the time wasn't too interested in trying them. But let me tell you what, those are some pretty darned good cookies. It's a hard chocolate cookie, sort of like one wafer off a Oreo cookie, dipped in lots of chocolate and a thumbprint of caramel on top. You gotta' try this cookie!!

So now, after taking care of evening chores, eating too much and drinking two 16 oz. bottles of iced tea/lemonaid I'm ready to test the batteries in the clicker (tv remote). Cat's on my lap, Misty's on the floor beside my recliner and all's well with the world!

Well, that, is over for another 5 or 10 years . . I was given a gallon of this nasty tasting stuff that was supposed to be "Lemony" (That was a stretch) In my opinion, , , That was the worse part of the whole experience....I must have been asked who was my ride home at least a dozen times....I was pretty much knocked out, so. . .it wasn't so bad for me....My younger sis has to have one done every 3 years or so.... I will have to give thos GS cookies a try, they sound tasty. Will they be Biopsying the polyps? Hope it all turns out great. . .
And YES, time to relax after a day like that....

 

[Lyn W]

I went in for my yearly colonoscopy today (my dad and his mom both died because of colon cancer) and had 'several' polyps removed. Then came home and ate the refrigerator!!

To prepare for the procedure I ate light on Sunday. . . no, Adam, I didn't eat a light, I barely ate anything. Then Monday I didn't eat anything. Monday night I emptied a pouch full of the most awful tasting stuff in the world into 16oz. of water and held my nose and drank it down. This a.m. I got up early and emptied two pouches of the second most awful tasting stuff in the world into 16 oz. of water and couldn't force it down in one sitting, but was able to get it down in 30 minutes.

All I saw on TV and on my internet viewing was FOOD COMMERCIALS! FOOD HERE, FOOD THERE, EVERYWHERE FOOD!!! I came to the realization I don't eat to maintain life, I eat because I like FOOD!!!

After the procedure, while I was waiting for my daughter to come pick me up I drank two cups of apple juice. Best juice I ever tasted!

And after I got home when I was finished eating the fridge I opened the box of Girl Scout Adventureful cookies my daughter bought me a few days ago. I'm not a chocolate cookie fan, so at the time wasn't too interested in trying them. But let me tell you what, those are some pretty darned good cookies. It's a hard chocolate cookie, sort of like one wafer off a Oreo cookie, dipped in lots of chocolate and a thumbprint of caramel on top. You gotta' try this cookie!!

So now, after taking care of evening chores, eating too much and drinking two 16 oz. bottles of iced tea/lemonaid I'm ready to test the batteries in the clicker (tv remote). Cat's on my lap, Misty's on the floor beside my recliner and all's well with the world!

My mum and her sister also died of bowel cancer, but I've not had to have a colonoscopy yet. They send a test kit and only need further tests depending on the results of those.
I hope your results are all good.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

My mum and her sister also died of bowel cancer, but I've not had to have a colonoscopy yet. They send a test kit and only need further tests depending on the results of those.
I hope your results are all good.

Yes' I get the "poop" test once a year, had to do it twice last year as the test took a few extra days in the mail to get to the lab. My younger Sis, had multiple polyps removed, and I forget if any were cancerous, which is why she is on the every couple of years sequence.
And . . . Just as our Lil tort friends, a high fiber diet is good for your health!
And . . Lyn, I'm sorry for the loss of your Mum, and Sis . . ?

 

[Maggie3fan]

So I am also familiar w/colonoscopies...because of reasons not for public comments, I have colonoscopies with endoscopes...I have to have them twice a year and it used to be just horrible but now up here they have this stuff to drink that it's not a gallon like it used to be it's just a quart I think and it really doesn't taste bad and I'm the world's first person to hate anything that doesn't taste good or sweet but I have them twice a year and you'll excuse me if I tell you I'm really tired of that crap... It's awful to be really scary of your future because of what your family before you had.
it's a queen bed and I am trying to read the paper...notice that Simon is making sure Smokey is almost falling off the bed...lol

 

[Lyn W]

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Yes' I get the "poop" test once a year, had to do it twice last year as the test took a few extra days in the mail to get to the lab. My younger Sis, had multiple polyps removed, and I forget if any were cancerous, which is why she is on the every couple of years sequence.
And . . . Just as our Lil tort friends, a high fiber diet is good for your health!
And . . Lyn, I'm sorry for the loss of your Mum, and Sis . . ?

Thanks Marsha, it's been 25 years since my mum died, only 6 months after she was diagnosed, it was a huge blow to us all. Her sister died a few years before that and I think that's why she was afraid to seek help or tell us when she first had symptoms. Maybe if she hadn't left it until they became extreme we would have had her longer - we'll never know, but the earlier it's caught the better the outcome for many.
Anyway, touch wood, no problems so far for me and my siblings.?
I hope you and your sister will be also be OK, it's great the testing is there for us.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

So I am also familiar w/colonoscopies...because of reasons not for public comments, I have colonoscopies with endoscopes...I have to have them twice a year and it used to be just horrible but now up here they have this stuff to drink that it's not a gallon like it used to be it's just a quart I think and it really doesn't taste bad and I'm the world's first person to hate anything that doesn't taste good or sweet but I have them twice a year and you'll excuse me if I tell you I'm really tired of that crap... It's awful to be really scary of your future because of what your family before you had.View attachment 340658
it's a queen bed and I am trying to read the paper...notice that Simon is making sure Smokey is almost falling off the bed...lol

Yes, and it looks like you torment them so'ooo much, it certainly is a "rough Life"?
??

 

[Lyn W]

So I am also familiar w/colonoscopies...because of reasons not for public comments, I have colonoscopies with endoscopes...I have to have them twice a year and it used to be just horrible but now up here they have this stuff to drink that it's not a gallon like it used to be it's just a quart I think and it really doesn't taste bad and I'm the world's first person to hate anything that doesn't taste good or sweet but I have them twice a year and you'll excuse me if I tell you I'm really tired of that crap... It's awful to be really scary of your future because of what your family before you had.View attachment 340658
it's a queen bed and I am trying to read the paper...notice that Simon is making sure Smokey is almost falling off the bed...lol

Not nice tests, but essential so we have to take them in our stride.
I would find it very difficult to have to drink a lot of fluid especially if it didn't taste too good. I would also prefer to be unconscious if I had to have any of the "scopies" but from what I hear they just give a sedative.
Simon is certainly showing Smokey who's boss ?

 

[TheLastGreen]

Good night all!

Nice and rainy tonight and for the rest of the week.
Saturday I'm of to Durban, a city on the East coast of South Africa.?
It's been 4 years since I've seen the ocean! Time flies.
Here in SA, Afrikaans people are notorious with health problems. On my one grandmothers side, she, and all 3 of her siblings have had full knee replacements on both knees. I do believe between them, there has also been 2 hip replacements.
Glad that you all are healthy atleast.
Anyway, goodnight, sleep tight, and don't let the redfoot bite!
And if you're still awake... enjoy the day!

 

[Cathie G]

I went in for my yearly colonoscopy today (my dad and his mom both died because of colon cancer) and had 'several' polyps removed. Then came home and ate the refrigerator!!

To prepare for the procedure I ate light on Sunday. . . no, Adam, I didn't eat a light, I barely ate anything. Then Monday I didn't eat anything. Monday night I emptied a pouch full of the most awful tasting stuff in the world into 16oz. of water and held my nose and drank it down. This a.m. I got up early and emptied two pouches of the second most awful tasting stuff in the world into 16 oz. of water and couldn't force it down in one sitting, but was able to get it down in 30 minutes.

All I saw on TV and on my internet viewing was FOOD COMMERCIALS! FOOD HERE, FOOD THERE, EVERYWHERE FOOD!!! I came to the realization I don't eat to maintain life, I eat because I like FOOD!!!

After the procedure, while I was waiting for my daughter to come pick me up I drank two cups of apple juice. Best juice I ever tasted!

And after I got home when I was finished eating the fridge I opened the box of Girl Scout Adventureful cookies my daughter bought me a few days ago. I'm not a chocolate cookie fan, so at the time wasn't too interested in trying them. But let me tell you what, those are some pretty darned good cookies. It's a hard chocolate cookie, sort of like one wafer off a Oreo cookie, dipped in lots of chocolate and a thumbprint of caramel on top. You gotta' try this cookie!!

So now, after taking care of evening chores, eating too much and drinking two 16 oz. bottles of iced tea/lemonaid I'm ready to test the batteries in the clicker (tv remote). Cat's on my lap, Misty's on the floor beside my recliner and all's well with the world!

My little procedure is Friday. I have to start my fast tomorrow. Nothing but liquids until 4. My regular doctor said I got the easy prep but I wonder about that because at 4 I have to take 4 ducalax and combine a 64oz bottle of Gatorade with an 8oz bottle of miralax and drink all of that. I HATE GATORADE!!! The next morning I have to drink that again by 9:30 then wait until 2:30 to get her done. I'm actually looking forward to the procedure because it'll mean I lived through the prep.

 

[Cathie G]

So I am also familiar w/colonoscopies...because of reasons not for public comments, I have colonoscopies with endoscopes...I have to have them twice a year and it used to be just horrible but now up here they have this stuff to drink that it's not a gallon like it used to be it's just a quart I think and it really doesn't taste bad and I'm the world's first person to hate anything that doesn't taste good or sweet but I have them twice a year and you'll excuse me if I tell you I'm really tired of that crap... It's awful to be really scary of your future because of what your family before you had.View attachment 340658
it's a queen bed and I am trying to read the paper...notice that Simon is making sure Smokey is almost falling off the bed...lol

Not laughing about the scope cause people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Mines Friday. Smokey probably just found a comfortable spot. Dilly will lay in some crazy looking positions like that on purpose.

 

[Lyn W]

Good night all!
View attachment 340672
Nice and rainy tonight and for the rest of the week.
Saturday I'm of to Durban, a city on the East coast of South Africa.?
It's been 4 years since I've seen the ocean! Time flies.
Here in SA, Afrikaans people are notorious with health problems. On my one grandmothers side, she, and all 3 of her siblings have had full knee replacements on both knees. I do believe between them, there has also been 2 hip replacements.
Glad that you all are healthy atleast.
Anyway, goodnight, sleep tight, and don't let the redfoot bite!
And if you're still awake... enjoy the day!

Nice and rainy here too which I don't mind, but storm Dudley is powering through with 45 mph winds at the moment. I dread to think what it's doing further north. Then on Friday they are predicting 100 mph winds now for coastal areas, courtesy of Storm Eunice which they say is going to be a 'weather bomb'. That will batter us even harder. I'll be amazed if my old conservatory survives that - I'll be staying out of it for sure.
Anyway sleep well and we'll see you soon.
Nos Da

 

[Lyn W]

My little procedure is Friday. I have to start my fast tomorrow. Nothing but liquids until 4. My regular doctor said I got the easy prep but I wonder about that because at 4 I have to take 4 ducalax and combine a 64oz bottle of Gatorade with an 8oz bottle of miralax and drink all of that. I HATE GATORADE!!! The next morning I have to drink that again by 9:30 then wait until 2:30 to get her done. I'm actually looking forward to the procedure because it'll mean I lived through the prep.

Sounds awful but I hope it all goes well for you!
Maybe they make prep bad because it makes the procedure seem better.

 

[Cathie G]

Sounds awful but I hope it all goes well for you!
Maybe they make prep bad because it makes the procedure seem better.

I won't know because he said I'm going to be knocked out. I'm glad. The only thing is I've been known to wake up much to their surprise. Scared the surgeon and his helper half to death ?

 

[Maggie3fan]

I won't know because he said I'm going to be knocked out. I'm glad. The only thing is I've been known to wake up much to their surprise. Scared the surgeon and his helper half to death ?

They will use an IV to give you Versed (probably) and for about 3 seconds you are higher then a kite...and you wake up dopey in 4 seconds...or so it seems. On Friday we will all picture your bare arse sticking up in the air with 5 people peering in to see t....and we will all laugh together!

 

[MenagerieGrl]

They will use an IV to give you Versed (probably) and for about 3 seconds you are higher then a kite...and you wake up dopey in 4 seconds...or so it seems. On Friday we will all picture your bare arse sticking up in the air with 5 people peering in to see t....and we will all laugh together!

Dang, I wanna add like a "dozen Laughing faces.....
?
???????????

 

[Cathie G]

They will use an IV to give you Versed (probably) and for about 3 seconds you are higher then a kite...and you wake up dopey in 4 seconds...or so it seems. On Friday we will all picture your bare arse sticking up in the air with 5 people peering in to see t....and we will all laugh together!

One can only hope. This is the first time since 1985 that I've let them do an invasive test like this. I mixed my prep stuff just now and tasted the Gatorade flavors I bought and they are at least tolerable. And here you thought you are stubborn ??

 

[Cathie G]

They will use an IV to give you Versed (probably) and for about 3 seconds you are higher then a kite...and you wake up dopey in 4 seconds...or so it seems. On Friday we will all picture your bare arse sticking up in the air with 5 people peering in to see t....and we will all laugh together!

Oh yeah and that's another part I hate about it ? they get to see me in parts unknown to even me.

 

[Cathie G]

My mum and her sister also died of bowel cancer, but I've not had to have a colonoscopy yet. They send a test kit and only need further tests depending on the results of those.
I hope your results are all good.

Mine also and 1 of her sisters.

 

[TheLastGreen]

Mine also and 1 of her sisters.

My great grandmother, who is still alive and going strong, had two siblings. Both died of cancer. Later her mother died of cancer, her father remarried, later died of cancer. (All of this happened in the span of 5-10 years) her step mother then died of cancer as well.
This all happened in the 1940-1950's. She also had cancer later on, but it was succesfuly eliminated. She is 92 now